Not content ordering from the menu? Need to have that extra little bit of class that comes from “knowing the chef”? Secret menus refer to items you can special order at restaurants that aren’t mentioned on standard menus. Some places, like Chipotle Mexican Grills, have a whole secret menu that’s limited only by your imagination. On the other hand, In-N-Out Burger’s secret menu” is so not a secret it’s posted on their Web site. Kind of takes the cool factor out of having the inside scoop, doesn’t it? Remember, not all may participate in the hidden menu. However, if you try to order something and the server looks at you with a blank look, don’t give up. Describe the dish and usually they’ll make it for you anyway.

Chipotle
Chipotle will make you any combination of ingredients they have available to them. Listed below are some of the favorites.

Nachos – Made with tortilla chips, your choice of salsa and meat, beans, and topped with a layer of cheese.

Quesadilla – These come in two sizes, the children’s size which is made with two soft taco shells layered with your choice of fillings, or the full size which is a normal burrito tortilla folded in half with your choice of fillings. You can get a side of salsa or sour cream for no additional charge with these.

Quesorito – A quesadilla with any of the fillings used in a burrito, rolled together and baked in the tortilla warmer. This is a crispier version of a quesadilla.

Dairy Queen

Chocolate Chip Blizzard – This blizzard sounds like your basic chocolate chip ice cream, but its not. It is made with quick to harden chocolate usually used on the dipping cones.

McLeprichon – This shake is only available in March and is composed of the shamrock shake mixed with the chocolate shake making a mint chocolate shake.

Pie McFlurry – If you purchase a pie you can have it blended into your McFlurry.

McGangBang – This is a double cheeseburger with a chicken patty in between the two beef patties.

Land, Sea, and Air Burger – The Land, Sea, and Air burger has a beef patty, chicken patty, and fillet-o-fish patty all piled high onto a bun.

Root Beer Float – You can pick any size of root beer and they will add the vanilla ice cream on top.

Coke Float – Any size of coke with ice cream. You can even get it with chocolate ice cream.

Monster Mac – A big Mac composed of 8 meat patties.

2 Cheese Burger Meal Mac – Two cheese burgers, fries and a drink.

Starbucks – With the large variety of different Starbucks franchises it is important to know what’s in any hidden menu drink you order. Many should know these options however, since they are not all the same just remember the ingredients in case they do not know and they will be happy to make the drink for you.

Biscotti Frapuccino – This is a typical frapuccino but it has a biscotti blended inside. You will have to purchase the biscotti separate when you are checking out, but you can have it in any flavor frap.

Short Drink – This is a less expensive version of any Starbucks drink. It is smaller than a tall with a lower price.

Poor Mans Latte – We recommend you do not tell your Barista you are planning on creating this drink when you order. Order an iced Americano with no water and half ice, then use the free milk on the side to mix it up to your standards.

Cheesy Gordita Crunch – This is a seasonal favorite for many, however it can be ordered year round.

Green Sauce – Although this sauce is still available in most South West locations, if you request it at your local restaurant usually they will have it on hand.

Double Grilled Quesadilla – An extra crispy quesadilla.

Chili Cheese Burrito – A burrito filled with chili and cheese instead of the usual mixes.

Enchirito – This is an enchilada of beef, beans, cheese, diced onions, and red sauce.

If you know anymore secret menu items at any other restaurants, please summit them to marketing@ernstandhaas.com. There is a small prize given to suggestions we use in our next blog entry. So, please submit as many as you can think of and send them to us! We always appreciate any feedback from our readers.